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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1906
Page
1
A fragmentary reminiscence critiques Las Vegas water supplies called aqua pura and notes hogs in reservoirs. It mentions local schools, electric utilities, and a contrast with Indiana farming costs, plus notes on Lynn County and Silver Lake.
Frederick Hines and his wife departed Tuesday for New Mexico to visit their son Dr. Lemuel Hines and family. The husband plans a four week stay while the wife may extend her visit if the climate benefits her health.
The article extols farmers as earners who gain from their own toil without taking from others. It lauds farming profits as clean, earned dollars coming directly from the soil and attributable solely to the farmer’s effort.
Hickory nutters found scarce walnuts abundant as autumn hunts yielded little in the way of hickory nuts. Old groves along the hills offered rattling branches yet produced few if any nuts, leaving hunters tired and empty handed after lengthy climbs and weary efforts.
A brief notice thanks all supporters for their assistance during a recent campaign and expresses appreciation for the community's engagement and democratic process.
A train whistle drew crowds of students north of Silver Lake where Roy Hanes taught. The schedule was shared and pupils were granted permission to greet the Vice-President as he arrived. Fairbanks waved his hat from the rear platform to cheers.
A motion suggests creating an Apple Day in October with county exhibits and prizes. Proponents cite apples as a highly healthful fruit and advocate greater public appreciation for their benefits.
The Rebekah lodge at this place held a pleasant meeting last Thursday evening. A large crowd attended, refreshments were served, and all enjoyed a general good time.
Mrs. Kline wife of Rev J Q Kline died at her Deedsville home last Friday morning November 2 after a months long illness from Brights disease. She was daughter of the late Dr Scott formerly of Sidney and survived by daughters Elsie Harbor Terre Haute and Claire Keesey Deedsville. She had lived in the area before marrying Rev Kline who led the U B church at this place. Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at Center U B church north of Silver Lake conducted by Rev J Miner Macy.
In Kosciusko County the Democratic ticket swept the township with majorities from 2 to 780 votes. Eschbach narrowly won the representative post by 14 votes, and Stout the Clerk race by about 80. Across all precincts, the count reflects a quiet campaign and varied ballots, with totals not fully listed for county offices.
The Kosciuszko County results show Democrats winning the state ticket positions including Auditor Bailey and Treasurer Hadley with clear majorities. Republican candidates lead in some districts, while Democrats claim the majority in commissioner and county council races.
Dr ET Pritchard pleads for the boys who on Hallowe en turned his cart loose and carried away picket pie and chain would return the same as he has failed to find them
Fred Pritchard will start for Texas next week. He will visit Illinois for a couple weeks and then move to Texas where he expects to remain during the winter.
The M E Ladies Aid Society realized a handsome sum from the dinner and supper served on election day for the parsonage fund. Net profits totaled 28.40 dollars and were gratefully accepted.
Carter and his family plan to move to Colorado for Burt's health. They will rent the Indiana farm and sell personal effects before year’s end, with Burt’s tubercular condition cited as the main cause for the indefinite relocation.
The article urges merciful treatment of horses used by farmers. It describes warming and sheltering teams in cold storms, shielding them from heat in summer, and avoiding overexposure to extreme conditions. It contrasts compassionate owners with those who neglect animal welfare.
Fragmentary OCR shows candidate entries Rippey and Augland from district records with party affiliation Democrat and no opposition noted. John Hall appears as a reference code, while numbers 3246 3261 3269 hint at document positions or roll counts.
In Wabash County the entire Republican ticket was elected with one exception in county surveyor. Majorities are listed as follows.
A blaze in a Thad As property damaged curtains blinds and carpet while the occupant Miss Orph Me Clure and others helped fight the flames. The fire was brought under control before the fire department arrived as glass and wood were charred and a nacaline tach cooled the area.
The text expresses gratitude and national reflection from President Roosevelt, noting a spirit of thanks and unity for the nation during the Thanksgiving period. It emphasizes public service, mass support, and appreciation for collective contributions to the country.
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